As all you theatre fans will know the revival of The Wizard of Oz is due to be coming soon to the West End and now it has been confirmed that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s forthcoming show will take over from Sister Act at the London Palladium Theatre in March 2011.

No doubt if you’re a big fan of musicals you will have also been closely following the BBC show Over the Rainbow which is looking to find the best Dorothy and Toto to star in the new production.

The winner of the TV talent show will go on to tread the boards at the Palladium Theatre and the show is due to open on the 29th March 2011. Currently there are four remaining finalists hoping to win the part of Dorothy on the BBC show, which follows the same TV formula as previous shows including How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? and Any Dream Will Do which found new talent to star in The Sound of Music and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Unlike Joseph, which showed at the Adelphi Theatre, The Wizard of Oz will be showing at the prestigious London Palladium. The winner of the competition will be announced at the end of May.

The current show at the London Palladium, Sister Act the musical, will have its last performance on the 1st January 2011 in order to make way for the setup of The Wizard of Oz.

The Wizard of Oz will be a production of the L Frank Baum novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which was made into a film in 1939 starring Judy Garland and has proved to be a massive family favourite so no doubt the stage adaptation will go down a treat with audiences in the West End.

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Preston is an excellent shopping paradise. Those who want to visit the markets of this country will enjoy the markets like no other in this area. The market of Preston consists of the indoor market hall, the outdoor market, the car boot market and the fair and pot fairs.The market hall is an indoor market.

It is made up of two floors and is linked to the open market and has lifts, escalators and walkways. The lower floor of the market hall is devoted to food and comprises of 75 stalls and shops selling fresh fruit and vegetables that have been produced locally as well as fish, sweets, meat, health foods, bread and confectionery, cooked meats and traditional Lancashire foods such as black puddings and tripe. You can avail the facility of the having exotic fruits, vegetables and spices in a stall in this market.

ImageOn the top floor you get a variety of goods like haberdashery, children’s wear, jewels, handbags, sportswear, coats, material, household goods, luggage, home brew kits, underwear and nightwear, cosmetics, hair fashion accessories, cards, etc. It is a one stop market to fulfill all your needs. When you feel tired you can relax in the café on the 2nd floor.

Just nest to the market hall an open market is held for 4 days a week in a Victorian canopy. This canopy can accommodate 140 stalls. It gives a local color to the entire stall and it is full of life and vibrant colors. All the stalls are designed to tempt the shoppers and the browsers, to just have a look or buy any item that catches their fancy.

ImageThose who love buying a bargain cannot resist the Car Boot/ Flea Market that is held every Tuesday and Thursday in the Victorian open market. There are about 160 stalls and car boot spaces and you can find bargain hidden amongst the thousands of items being sold.

There are many more markets held in this city like the Pleasure Fair on the Spring Bank Holiday or the Flag Market. There is no shortage of the festival like atmosphere in this city with so many markets to enjoy.

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